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Welcome to the History Extra podcast, fascinating historical conversations from the makers of BBC History Magazine.

Wine played a central role in ancient Egyptian culture. From the civilisation's founding myths to the process of mummification. But why was the fermented drinks so important to the

Egyptians? And what exactly went on at the festival of drunkenness? Matt Elton caught up with

Islamissa to find out. So we are here today to talk about

wine. What's the earliest evidence that we have of winemaking in ancient Egypt? The question is

an interesting one because wine making is actually different to the present of wine itself.

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